US Bridges

HWY #65 over Double Bridges Creek

FairPosted for load

Geneva County, Alabama · 4.5 SW of Coffeesprings · Structure no. 006512

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
315
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY #65 over Double Bridges Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying HWY #65 over Double Bridges Creek in Geneva County, Alabama. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 466 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY #65
CrossesDouble Bridges Creek
Location4.5 SW of Coffeesprings
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyGeneva County
StateAlabama
Coordinates31.09527, -85.94996
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2024)
Projected traffic466 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY #65 over Double Bridges Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY #65 over Double Bridges Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does HWY #65 over Double Bridges Creek carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is HWY #65 over Double Bridges Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns HWY #65 over Double Bridges Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.